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blastogenesis

blastogenesis

9.9
A way animals or simple organisms make new ones by growing a small bud that becomes separate
  • noun
  • /blæstəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : blastogénesis
  • Many simple organisms, such as hydras, reproduce through blastogenesis.

Examples

  • Researchers observed blastogenesis in the laboratory cultures of yeast cells.

  • The study of blastogenesis helps scientists understand the evolutionary strategies of asexual reproduction.

  • The process of blastogenesis is fascinating in lower organisms.

  • Many species utilize blastogenesis to reproduce asexually.

  • Many simple organisms, such as hydras, reproduce through blastogenesis.

  • Researchers observed blastogenesis in the laboratory cultures of yeast cells.

  • Many species utilize blastogenesis to reproduce asexually.

Synonyms

budding
vsblastogenesis
  • Specialized
17 6.9

A way some simple living things make a new individual from a small growth on the parent

is the term for this asexual outgrowth reproduction used for lower organisms
asexual reproduction
vsblastogenesis
  • Specialized
1 4.6

A way of making new living things from one parent without sex that makes identical copies

is a specific outgrowth method within general reproduction without gamete fusion
gemmation
vsblastogenesis
  • Specialized
9.9

A way some simple animals or plants make a new living thing by growing a small bud

is the broader label used for the same process especially in lower organisms
agamogenesis
vsblastogenesis
  • Specialized
9.9

Reproduction that happens without sex cells joining in some plants and animals

refers specifically to outgrowth reproduction rather than all reproduction without gametes

Surface Forms

blastogenesis singular
blastogeneses plural

Morphology

blastogenesis = genesis (semi-transparent) = blasto + genesis

The technical combining form 'blasto-' (bud) plus 'genesis' yields 'origin by budding'; the morphological logic is clear but 'blasto-' is specialized and may not be recognized by general learners.

Etymology

Blastogenesis comes from the Greek parts blasto- meaning 'bud' or 'sprout' and -genesis meaning 'origin' or 'creation', like in genesis. So it literally means 'creation by budding', which is why the word describes asexual reproduction where a new organism grows as a bud from the parent.